Adopting national standards for uniformed and overseas civilian voting, including conforming amendments to existing statute.

Summary

The bill aligns Washington’s voting laws with the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, setting consistent procedures for service members, their families, and citizens living abroad. It adds new definitions, registration options, electronic ballot portals, and strict deadlines to ensure ballots are received and counted. The changes aim to make voting easier and protect the rights of these voters.

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